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Driver arrested in Springfield hit-and-run crash: State Police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is under arrest in Springfield for driving under the influence after State Police said they crashed their car Tuesday just minutes after driving away from another crash. The first crash happened around 12:20 p.m. on the bridge carrying Route 29 over the Sangamon River. State Police officials said a […]
Smoke on the water: Boat catches fire on Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Earlier this week, first responders extinguished a boat fire on Lake Springfield. It happened Sunday afternoon in front of the Motor Boat Club. The Springfield Fire Department told WCIA they received a call regarding an unoccupied boat that had caught fire and was floating near other boats on the lake. Upon […]
Sangamon county Fair among 5 things to do Father's Day weekend in Springfield
If dad is a Jimmy Buffett fan, this Father's Day is going to be a memorable one. Looking for something to do with the whole family? Whether it’s deep diving into history with the kiddos, enjoying live music, or diving across a bar for another round, there’s plenty to do in Springfield this weekend.
20-year-old man accused of DUI, hit-and-run
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (WEVV) — A 20-year-old Illinois man is facing DUI charges in Mount Vernon. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, an officer stopped Matthew Labaume for swerving along State Road 62 and the Keck Bypass. When Labaume eventually stopped for the officer, MVPD says the officer...
Springfield hosting week full of Juneteenth celebrations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Starting Wednesday, June 12, the City of Springfield will party all week long until Emancipation Day on June 19. The holiday, also known as Juneteenth, recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. The Juneteenth date is based on the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1895. The […]
High Wind Threat and Storms June 13th, 2024
Peoria, IL (WMBD)– Thursday June, 13th brings us an opportunity for severe weather with damaging winds and large hail being the main concern. If everything comes together just right, we could see a few areas get in on significant severe with gusts of 75+ mph, and up to tennis ball-sized hail. An isolated tornado is possible, mainly west of the Illinois River.
These Illinois laws take effect on July 1
ILLINOIS, USA — While most laws in Illinois take effect on the first day of the year, others don't start until the midpoint of the year, July 1. Undocumented immigrants will soon be able to acquire a driver's license after HB 3882 was signed into law last year. The new law will allow immigrants to get a standard four-year license to replace the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License(TVDL).
Proposal to end 3 a.m. liquor sales in Springfield takes step forward
Owners of some of the city's favorite drinking spots packed the Springfield City Council chambers Tuesday, voicing their opposition to an ordinance which would amend closing time from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m. for bars which hold such a license. The conversation was on risk mitigation at the Committee of...
Juneteenth in Springfield: Parade, talent show, music series and more
Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people via federal troops in Galveston Bay, Texas, in 1865, is coming up on June 19. But Springfield will start the celebration early with multiple events. Here is a list of some of the events for you to...
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